Learning Facilitator in Gas

onlyFE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Free parking at college sites

Flexible working

Job summary

Leeds College of Building is seeking a Learning Facilitator to support groups of students and provide technical assistance in maintenance and workshop operations. You will demonstrate basic craft techniques and deliver instruction to help learners achieve qualifications, while ensuring machines meet safety and service standards.

The role requires relevant industrial experience and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with desirable experience in education/training and skills demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and adults.
• Willingness to demonstrate skills and provide instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support groups of students in the workshop.
• Provide demonstrations and instruction on basic craft techniques.
• Maintain, service and prepare machines and equipment in line with health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming environment and support learning in the workshop.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

£30,246 - £32,006

We offer an excellent pension scheme, family friendly policies, opportunities for training and development and an employee discount scheme.

37 Hours per week

Leeds College of Building is the UK’s only specialist further education construction college and we have an excellent reputation for providing quality education in Construction and the Built Environment.

As a Learning Facilitator you will be required to assist and support groups of students, together with providing technical support in all aspects relating to maintenance and general upkeep of machinery and the workshop area.

In addition you will be asked to carry out demonstrations for students and provide instruction on basic craft techniques as required. Therefore the ability to communicate effectively with young people and adults and enthusiasm to help them achieve their qualification is essential.

Duties include ensuring all machines and equipment are maintained, serviced, changed and prepared in accordance with manufacturers and health/safety requirements.

You should have relevant industrial experience and be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant trade. Experience of working in an educational/training capacity and of demonstrating skills is desirable.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

Support Staff

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (Plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service with us) (Add Pro-rata if you are advertising a part-time role or remove holiday entitlement altogether if it is a Term-time only role)
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and developmentl
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 22nd October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.